NBA Mediation Summit:
Mastering the Strategies, Challenges and Ethics for Successful Resolutions
Presented by the Nashville Bar Association and JAMS
Join us for the NBA Mediation Summit: Mastering the Strategies, Challenges and Ethics for Successful Resolutions, presented by the Nashville Bar Association and JAMS. A comprehensive, practice-focused program designed to enhance attorneys’ mediation skills at every stage of the process, this summit brings together experienced practitioners and leaders in dispute resolution to explore mediation best practices, effective preparation and advocacy techniques, strategies for navigating difficult and emotionally charged conversations, and critical ethical considerations that arise in mediation. Attendees will gain practical tools, professional insights, and ethical guidance to strengthen their effectiveness in achieving fair and successful resolutions.
Agenda
Mediation Best Practices
John Tarpley, Lewis Thomason
A practical session on proven techniques, preparation strategies, and insights for effective mediation advocacy and resolution.
Navigating Difficult Conversations
Gail Ashworth, Wiseman Ashworth Trauger Moore Silvus Law Group
Learn approaches for handling tense discussions, managing emotional dynamics, and communicating with clarity and confidence.
Ethical Issues in Mediation
Judge Patsy Cottrell (Ret.), JAMS
Explore ethical duties, professional responsibility considerations, and best practices for maintaining fairness in dispute resolution
Thank you to our generous sponsor, JAMS, for their support of this program!
CLE CREDIT
2.0 General | 1.0 Dual Credit
(Accreditation Approved)
Attendees seeking CME credit are responsible for self-reporting through the Tennessee Courts Mediator Portal.
SWOD-27323
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